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PO Mortimer Regenstreif

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PO Mortimer Regenstreif Veteran

Birth
Montreal, Montreal Region, Quebec, Canada
Death
16 Aug 1944 (aged 22)
Scotland
Burial
Isle of Tiree, Argyll and Bute, Scotland Add to Map
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On Wednesday 16th August 1944 two Halifax bombers from 518 Squadron based on Tiree took off for air tests before carrying out their usual night runs over the Atlantic to makes weather
measurements. In bad weather and poor visibility the two Halifaxes collided over Tiree and the crew of both aircraft were lost in this terrible accident.
On Wednesday 16th August 1944 two Halifax bombers from 518 Squadron based on Tiree took off for air tests before carrying out their usual night runs over the Atlantic to makes weather
measurements. In bad weather and poor visibility the two Halifaxes collided over Tiree and the crew of both aircraft were lost in this terrible accident.

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Pilot Officer
M. Regenstreif
Wireless Operator/Air Gunner
Royal Canadian Air Force
16th August 1944 Age 22
In memory of our dearest son and brother


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